Gokoku-ji, Buddhist temple in Naha, Japan.
The temple features a large main hall called Kannon-dō, which displays numerous religious artifacts and traditional architectural elements from the Genroku period.
Established in 1367 by Buddhist monk Raijū, Gokoku-ji served as a significant place of prayer for the Tokugawa shogunate during the Edo period.
The temple contains a secret amber statue of Kannon, which becomes accessible to the public only during special ceremonies on the 18th of each month.
Visitors can participate in regular religious ceremonies and explore multiple buildings, including the Yakushi-dō constructed in 1691 and the Monthly Light Hall.
The temple houses several Important Cultural Properties, including transferred structures from other locations that represent different architectural periods of Japanese history.
Location: Naha
Inception: 1367
Founders: Raijū
Website: http://w1.nirai.ne.jp/njm
GPS coordinates: 26.21311,127.67894
Latest update: March 6, 2025 14:23
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